The Importance Of Internet In Schools

udents spend roughly 6.64 hours a day at school (NCES pg1), in addition, they spend more than 6 hours on the Internet (Wakefield 1). The introduction of the Internet has increased the opportunity for a student to be tormented. Schools have been able to control bullying on school grounds, but they have not yet been successful in ending harassment through the internet. Cyberbullying has become a pandemic in America, more than one out of every three teens have experienced cyberbullying (Bullyingstastics.org 1). Schools have seamlessly integrated the Internet into classrooms. Programs such as Google Classroom and Cognitive Tutor have revolutionized learning. This means, however, that students are spending a significant amount of time on electronic

These talks should be focused on what the Internet is, what it is used for, and how to communicate with others via the Internet respectfully. If we can acknowledge how children perceive the Internet, we are better equipped to develop their understanding as well as correct any irresponsible or impolite online behavior. Computer Science classes can help expand the knowledge young students have of the Internet. By comprehending the basics of how the Internet works, elementary school children are prepared to understand the beauty and the danger of the Internet. By putting simple programs in place, schools can preempt the negative effects of cyberbullying. Furthermore, middle school is filled with new places, people, and problems. All of which leave middle schoolers with anxiety and a desire to fit it and “be cool”. What better way to do this than social media? Per research on teen social media use done by Indiana University, “... the participants’ personality scores reflected the observer ratings better than the idealized self-descriptions.” (Herring & Kapidzic 7). This data proves that teens use social media to project a different image of themselves to impress viewers or followers. Moreover, teens in middle school are impressionable, and so they should be more constructively monitored when using technology. One way to prevent cyberbullying in middle

All things considered, if we can partner schools, parents, and students, cyberbullying will cease to prevail. The final installment of the three-part plan comes into effect during high school. Students in high school should have a mature understanding of social interactions. They are also beginning their journey to adulthood. Students in middle school and elementary school can benefit from the experiences of their seniors. High schoolers who have had experiences with cyberbullying should be called on to educate their peers about the dangers of cyberbullying as well as how to overcome it. Providing real experiences will express the seriousness of cyberbullying. Furthermore, talking to younger students will require high schoolers to recall their time as elementary and middle schoolers. This will allow high school speakers to provide a detailed and useful talk. Within high schools, small reminders should be implemented. A few good ways to remind students is to put on assemblies about bullying and how peers can be effected by words, especially over the internet. High school students should only briefly be reminded and encouraged primarily to act. Another effective effort is to require schools to host an annual Cyberbullying Education Day. This will be open to the public, and it is recommended that professionals, such as teachers, policemen and women, and psychologists be invited. Having these professionals come and speak to families will allow for a more